Building
542 E 79th St
542 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

542 E 79th St is a lowrise rental building located at 542 E 79th St in Manhattan. It was built in 1911. The structure rises 6 stories and contains 113 units.


Located in the Upper East Side, 542 E 79th St provides a professional service level featuring video intercom. This building offers laundry in building and voice intercom.

Units

There are no active listings available.

Building
542 E 79th St
542 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

Building Amenities

Laundry in Building
Lowrise
Pre-war
Voice Intercom

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Rental
Building Size: Lowrise
Access: Walk-Up
Service Level: Video Intercom
Year Built: 1911
Building Era: Pre-war
Year Last Altered: 1997
Building Class: C1
Owner: SABRINA SHAPOLSKY TRU,78/79 YORK ASSOCIATES
Size & Dimensions
Units: 113
Stories: 6
Building Sq. Ft.: 54,792 Sq. Ft.
Lot Sq. Ft.: 11,930 Sq. Ft.
Building Width: 105 Ft.
Building Depth: 102 Ft.
Lot Width: 117.08 Ft.
Lot Depth: 102.92 Ft.
Buildings on Lot: 1
Zoning & Use
Zoning Districts: R10A
Land Use Category: C1
Residential Units: 113
Total Units: 113
Residential Area(SF): 54,792 Sq. Ft.
Location Details
Street Address: 542 E 79th St
Zip Code: 10075
Building Name: -
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
City: Manhattan
State: NY
Districts
Community District: 108
City Council: 5
Police Precinct: 19
Fire Department: E022
School District: 02

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Schools


SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorPublicPK-50.1 mi
8
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLPublic6-80.1 mi
8
The Town SchoolPrivatePK-80.2 mi
NR
Lycee Francais De New YorkPrivatePK-120.2 mi
NR

P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor

PK-5, 0.1 mi, Public

8

YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

6-8, 0.1 mi, Public

8

The Town School

PK-8, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

Lycee Francais De New York

PK-12, 0.2 mi, Private

NR

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood image
Upper East Side
An upscale neighborhood with affluent roots. Although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real-estate, well-known prep schools and designer boutiques, affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood.

More information about 542 E 79th St, Manhattan, NY 10075

This building sits amid Upper East Side, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, Roosevelt Island and Carnegie Hill, intersecting ZIP codes 10021, 10162, 10044, 10028 and 10024 — and directly borders New York, Manhattan, Queens, Guttenberg and West New York. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Updated as of Apr 3, 2026.